5 letter words ending in EAN

Paean

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A song of praise or triumph; a fervent expression of joy or praise; a hymn of thanksgiving or triumph.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈpiən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈpiːən/

Origin and Usage: The word "paean" comes from the Greek word "paian," which means "song of triumph." It was originally used in ancient Greece as a hymn of thanksgiving or triumph. In modern English, "paean" is used to describe any song or expression of praise or triumph. It can also be used metaphorically to describe any expression of joy or praise, such as a glowing review of a book or movie.

Synonyms: Hymn, ode, song of praise, tribute, accolade, encomium, eulogy.

Related Words: Paeon, peace, pecan, pence, piece.

Example Sentences:

• After winning the championship, the team sang a paean of victory.
• The critics wrote a paean of praise for the authors latest novel.
• She sang a paean of thanksgiving to the heavens for her good fortune.

Definition of Ocean

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: The vast body of saltwater that covers almost three-fourths of the Earths surface.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈoʊʃən/; UK: /ˈəʊʃ(ə)n/

Origin and Usage: The word "ocean" comes from the Greek word "okeanos," which referred to the mythical river that encircled the Earth. The term was later used to describe the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earths surface. Oceans are important for regulating the Earths climate and weather patterns, and they provide a habitat for a wide variety of marine life.

Synonyms: Sea, saltwater, deep, blue, brine, main

Related Words: Beach, waves, tidal, coral, whale

Example Sentences:

1. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
2. The ocean is home to millions of different species of marine life.
3. The ocean is an important source of food and other resources for people around the world.
4. The ocean is constantly changing, with currents, tides, and waves affecting its surface.
5. Many people enjoy spending time at the beach, swimming in the ocean and soaking up the sun.

Parts of Speech:

clean (verb, adjective, adverb, noun)

Definitions:

• Verb: make (something) free from dirt, marks, or stains, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
• Adjective: free from dirt, marks, or stains.
• Adverb: in a way that is morally pure or innocent.
• Noun: a substance used for cleaning, especially in the form of a powder or liquid.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klin/
• UK: /kliːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "clean" originated from the Old English word "clǣne" meaning "free from dirt, filth, or impurities." It has been used for centuries in various contexts, from cleaning objects to describing moral purity. In modern usage, "clean" is commonly used to describe something that is free from dirt or stains, or to describe a persons moral character or behavior.

Synonyms:

• Verb: wash, scrub, cleanse, purify
• Adjective: spotless, pristine, immaculate, hygienic
• Adverb: purely, innocently, virtuously
• Noun: detergent, soap, solvent, cleanser

Related Words:

• Clear
• Cleanse
• Cleat
• Clefs
• Cleft

Example Sentences:

• Verb: She cleaned the kitchen until it was spotless.
• Adjective: The clean room smelled of lemon and pine.
• Adverb: He always played the game clean and never cheated.
• Noun: She used a cleaning solution to remove the stain from the carpet.

Definition of Glean

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: to gather information or material bit by bit or slowly and carefully; to collect leftover crops from a field after the main harvest

Pronunciations: US: /ɡlin/; UK: /ɡliːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "glean" comes from the Old French word "glener," which means "to glean." It was first used in English in the 14th century. Originally, it referred to the practice of collecting leftover crops from a field after the main harvest. Today, it is also used figuratively to describe the process of gathering information or material bit by bit or slowly and carefully.

Synonyms: collect, gather, accumulate, amass, harvest, reap

Related Words: clean, glean, angle, eagle, panel

Example Sentences:

• She would glean information about her coworkers by listening to their conversations.
• He spent hours gleaning the internet for information on the topic.
• After the main harvest, the farmers let the poor glean the fields for leftover crops.